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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.45, 26.85 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.45, 26.85 and 15.81 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.45 : 26.85 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.45/26.85 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.45x = 26.85 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.45x = 424.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.50/19.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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